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210. Rumble strip
A rumble strip is a raised, grooved or textured section of road surface that creates vibration and noise when a vehicle drives over it. Rumble strips are used to attract a driver's attention and warn of hazards, lane departure, an approaching junction or another situation requiring increased caution.
Rumble strips may be installed across a traffic lane or along the edge or centre of a road. They are primarily a warning device and do not by themselves necessarily impose a particular speed limit or traffic restriction.
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What is a rumble strip?
A rumble strip is a textured or raised road-surface feature that produces vibration and noise when a vehicle passes over it.
Why are rumble strips used?
They are used to alert drivers to hazards, approaching road features or unintended movement out of a traffic lane.
Does a rumble strip impose a speed limit?
Not by itself. A rumble strip warns or attracts attention, while any legally binding speed restriction must be established by the applicable traffic rules or regulatory signs.

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